The Mathematical Experience |
Contents
Overture | 1 |
Varieties of Mathematical Experience | 31 |
A Physicist Looks at Mathematics | 44 |
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The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition Philip Davis,Reuben Hersh,Elena Anne Marchisotto Limited preview - 2011 |
The Mathematical Experience, Study Edition Philip Davis,Reuben Hersh,Elena Anne Marchisotto Limited preview - 2011 |
The Mathematical Experience: Study Edition Philip J. Davis,Reuben Hersh,Elena Anne Marchisotto Limited preview - 1995 |
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abstract algebra algorithm analog analysis analytic answer applied argument arithmetic asserts axiom of choice Bibliography Brouwer calculation called circle complex conjecture construct constructivist continuum hypothesis counterexample course cube definition differential equations digits discovery elements ematics Euclid Euclidean geometry example existence experience fact figure finite formal formalist formula Fourier function Further Readings G. H. Hardy Hilbert human hypercube idea ideal infinite sets infinitesimal integers intuition knowledge Lakatos logic magic numbers mathe mathematical objects mathematical proof mathematicians matics means ment method natural numbers non-Euclidean geometry nonstandard notion number theory parallel postulate philosophy of mathematics physical Platonism Platonist possible prime number problem Proofs and Refutations proved question real number reality reason Riemann hypothesis rigorous sense set theory solution square statement straight line symbols theorem thing tion triangle true truth universe words zero